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DF53 WMM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 WMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front,front to rear and left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

inner sidewalls cracking/splitting or perishing on rear tyre(s

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slowest (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 87,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front,front to rear and left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

inner sidewalls cracking/splitting or perishing on rear tyre(s

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slowest (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 81,588 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 77,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,272 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,593 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,998 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,107 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 44,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,398 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,378 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 28,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DF53 WMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 WMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF53 WMM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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